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Boonet cable snapped? bonnet wont open help!

Discussion in 'VL Holden Commodore (1986 - 1988)' started by Goon, Jan 16, 2009.

  1. Jan 16, 2009 #1
    Goon

    Goon Scientific Tuning

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    Hey all i think my cables had it, ive pulled it way back and it anit doing crap..

    anybody know how i can get this bonnet open?

    cheers
    Goon
     
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  2. Jan 16, 2009 #2
    VL Berlina 5speed

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    pop the handle of the kick panel, grab some pliers and pull the cable part not the handle,

    has happened to me before, thought i snapped the cable but it was just the handle had let loose on the cable

    this will let go normally first before the cable snaps
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2009 #3
    Goon

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    Cheers mate, ill give it a go!!!

    yeah im keen to pop the bonnet, her brake fluid was low lasttime i checked :( then a brought some fluid and now she wont open up lol!!

    thanks!
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2009 #4
    faroogoo

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    You can also get to the cable with a tent peg through the front grill.
     
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    Goon

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    U LEGEND FARGO!!!! WOOO IT WORKED!!! :drink::drink::drink::drink::drink::drink:
     
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    jatsvl

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    so was the cable snapped or do you need to adjust the latch/striker?
     
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    FstStig

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    Either that or get someone at the front of the bonnet to push down while you pull the lever... Just another tip in case it happens again as it has happened several times with me before.
     
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    Goon

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    just needs adjusting but im getting a new cable first, its old anywayz.. probley never been replaced.
     
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    Goon

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    hahaha i was doing that before this problem occured.. thats my tip :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Jan 25, 2009 #10
    benji-charged-vl

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    hahaha yeh i no that frusteration man...i have to wind down me driverside window pull the bonet poper and gently hit the bonet(orvously soft enough to not leave a wanker of a dent) but yeh haha just havnt got around to agusting it so if anyone gets stuck n needs the bonet open asap just try that :)
     
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